A look at the small things in life. My second installment. I began this purposeful noticing of – and appreciating – the simple things last month. Just a random reflection on the everyday things in my world that I might otherwise overlook, or miss, and that I want to remember. Here are just a few… Read More The Small Things in August
Happy Monday Morning! I’m home. The girl’s getaway trip was a wonderful time. Lots of fun and lots of good conversation. The weather was melting but the Pennsylvania farm country near fails to disappoint. Everything was just as lush, green and breathtaking as ever!! And I learned the difference between a Jersey cow and a… Read More Good Monday Morning 8.16.21
Happy Friday:) No “official” Friday post for me this week. As I mentioned earlier, I was looking forward to a couple of days away with some friends – and this is the weekend! Woo hoo! I did want to say hello and leave you a short poem that I read this week. Have you ever… Read More No One Expected Me!
I am still in full summer mode over here. Summer heat and humidity are through the roof but I’m just maxing the relaxed summer feel as long as I can. Of course, being an empty nester totally helps:) One of the counties next to me actually began school today. What? That is early (in my… Read More Ten on the Tenth – All About School
Happy Monday Morning! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Yesterday, we celebrated our pastor’s 10th anniversary at the church. We enjoyed a catered lunch and a nice afternoon together. Last night was more family time….trying to soak in as much as we can before Jordan heads out again in a couple of weeks. My… Read More Good Monday Morning 8.9.21
Come out from among them is a thought taken directly from scripture. It is often quoted from the New Testament but is a principle found throughout both the old and the new testaments. The principle of God’s people separating themselves from the world – from its sin and its sinful influences. Too often, the very… Read More Avoiding the Muddied Waters
Hello August…and welcome! Today – the 3rd of August – is the birthday of two of my dearest friends…so Happy Birthday, Kristine and Juanita! I hope they both have the sweetest of days!! Juanita will be 92 today:) I know we don’t usually disclose birthday ages but I talked to her yesterday and she seemed… Read More Currently: August 2021
Good Morning…and happy Monday!! I wanted to thank those who reached out to me over the weekend, and especially yesterday, for your kind thoughts, encouraging comments, and prayers. They were – and are! – so appreciated! God continues to shower us with much grace! Just a word of encouragement as we begin a fresh week….… Read More Good Monday Morning 8.2.21
This weekend is my youngest son’s Heaven birthday. The day God took him to Heaven after an eight-month struggle with an inoperable brain tumor. That was fifteen years ago. Fifteen. Most days – probably more accurately most years, or at least, most seasons – I find much joy and even a peace (that often passes… Read More Three Reminders for This Mother’s Grieving Heart
What is God’s will for my life? No doubt, every Christian has, at least, pondered this question and, at some point, even agonized over it. Knowing that our Heavenly Father has lovely created each of us – designed us with specific and unique strengths (and weaknesses), abilities, and talents in order to fulfill a very… Read More A Key To Knowing His Will
